Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
– 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
– ½ cup sour cream
– 1 cup diced bell pepper
– ½ cup diced onion
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 8 small flour or corn tortillas
– Fresh cilantro (for garnishing)
Instructions
Creating Homemade Easy Chicken Enchiladas is easy if you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for your enchiladas.
2. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken, ½ cup of cheese, diced bell pepper, diced onion, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder until fully combined.
3. Assemble the Enchiladas: Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Take a tortilla, place a generous amount of the chicken mixture in the center, then roll it up tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all filling is used.
4. Add Sauce: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled enchiladas, making sure they are well-coated.
5. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
6. Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
These simple steps will lead you to create a delicious plate of Homemade Easy Chicken Enchiladas that is sure to satisfy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g